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gig worker

American  
[gig wurk-er] / ˈgɪg ˌwɜrk ər /

noun

  • gig workers
    plural
  1. a worker in the gig economy; someone who engages in on-demand freelance or contract work as a source of income.


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It’s a wonderful life, if you’re rich; not so much when you’re a gig worker.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025

Brian Dorsey’s argument for why he should not be executed by the state of Missouri requires the kind of math familiar to any gig worker.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2024

Here’s what to know about the Minneapolis measure and gig worker negotiations across the country:

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2024

As per the law, every gig worker registered on the database will be given a unique ID, which will stay the same no matter the platform they work for and will be valid in perpetuity.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2023

Bee was a gig worker and aspiring retiree before her time.

From New York Times ● Sep. 28, 2022

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